Pam Kaiser addressed the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners during the privilege of the floor on Oct. 13 and asked the county to add the recording date to posted meeting videos, citing convenience for viewers. She also complained that the room used for recent planning and plat meetings lacked adequate temperature control and that the microphone system continued to cause problems, particularly for older attendees and during more contentious meetings.

Kaiser said adding the date to the video description would be “helpful” and urged that planning meetings be restored to the County Services Building where they can be videotaped. She said the combination of a cold room and unreliable microphones makes it harder for attendees to follow proceedings and can exacerbate tensions during more heated discussions.

Commissioners did not make a formal motion on the request during the Oct. 13 meeting. The remarks were recorded during the public comment period labeled “privilege of the floor.”

Ending: Kaiser requested restoration of meetings to the County Services Building with working audio and clear video date labeling; the county did not record a direct response or action at the Oct. 13 hearing.